California Assembly Bill 409

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: If you belong to a Herp Society please ask your group to write a letter opposing this poorly written legislation. : Assembly Bill 409 has been approved by the Assembly and is before the : Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Wildlife. : While the regulation of some animal species is no doubt necessary the : bill as written could seriously effect our ability to keep animals. : - Should the Legislature grant CA Fish & Game Commission the full : authority to decide which species of animals should be restricted in : their ownership? : -AB409 does not set guidelines for the procedures or criteria for : listing species as "restricted", for the role of agencies or : organizations other than CFGC in the listing of species, or for a : process that allows for public opinion. : -If passed, the bill could be used to make illegal the keeping of most : animals in captivity. : I encourage you to read the bill and write Senators via email or snail : mail to express your concerns. Even if you are not a California : resident your opinion will help. NRAAC has posted email links to : Senators along with sample letters and a link to the AB409 web site. : http://www.nraac.org/california/laws.html : An original letter is most effective but a form letter is better than : none. : Join NRAAC if you haven't already. We need to protect our interests. : There is legislation pending in many states across the country that : could gravely effect out hobby. There is no charge to join NRAAC but : financial support is needed to keep up the fight.

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